Can a landlord require a credit check when I apply for a rental?
Yes, most landlords will want to check your credit to help them decide whether to rent to you. Read More
Will my rent payments show up on my credit report?
On-time rent payments aren’t generally included in your credit report (your landlord has the option, but most don’t report them). However, if you don’t to pay your rent on time (or at all), your landlord might report it to a credit reporting agency and it would appear on your credit report.
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What’s a data breach?
A data breach is a security violation in which sensitive, protected or confidential data is copied, transmitted, viewed, stolen or used by an unauthorized individual. It could be a result of
Read MoreIs a website that has outdated information about me allowed to charge me to take it down?
Sometimes. Currently, no federal law gives you the right to prevent data brokers from collecting, sharing or publishing your personal information. Read More
How can I get my personal information listed on MyLife removed?
You can contact data brokers like MyLife directly to request that your information be removed, but there is no guarantee that you will succeed.
Read MoreCan a school in California display my/my child’s Social Security number?
No, it’s against California law to publicly post or display someone’s Social Security number.
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